Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
Email address
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+1 512 457 7000Chambers Review
DLA Piper LLP (US) serves a substantial client base of commercial entities, ranging from both public and emerging businesses to venture capital and private equity investors, and financial institutions. The team is often called upon to advise on technology sector investments, IPOs and other offerings, acquisitions and dispositions, mergers and joint ventures. The firm maintains the ability to tackle both US-based and international transactions thanks to a vast network of global offices.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper LLP (US) represented BoomTown ROI in its sale to Inside IRE.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team gives expert and practical advice to help inform our business and legal decisions."
"The team gives expert and practical advice to help inform our business and legal decisions."
Notable Practitioners
John Gilluly III's practice centers on capital markets, venture capital and M&A transactions, as well as corporate governance issues.
"John doesn't just speak legalese, he speaks a business language. He understands the core drivers of our company."
"When you need sage advice, you call John."
"John is an extraordinarily competent lawyer. He's exceptional."
"John is an Austin institution."
Alan Bickerstaff is noted for his work in the tech space, where he represents public and private companies in M&A matters.
Joseph Fore focuses his practice on private equity and M&A work in the technology sphere.
"Joseph is a true strategic thought partner, problem-solver and confidant."
"Joseph is a very knowledgeable and skilled negotiatoron M&A transactions."
"He's an excellent transactional big deal attorney."
Jeffrey Scharfstein assists a broad range of public and private clients with M&A transactions, private equity buyouts and growth investments.
"Jeffrey has a good client demeanor and always remains even-keeled."
"Jeffrey is super communicative with clients, practical, and pragmatic."
Destiny Harrison is a highly regarded associate who provides excellent advice on complex transactional matters.
"Destiny always handles matters to a high standard."